In Acts 10:1-5, we read about a man named Cornelius. He was a righteous Gentile who loved God, prayed to Him and also gave to those in need. In describing Cornelius, the Bible uses a specific Greek term that only appears three times in the New Treatment. The verses say his prayers and gifts to the poor have come up as a “memorial” before God — a word that is also used in Mark 14 and Matthew 26.

As we recognize Memorial Day this week, we’re looking at this biblical concept of a “memorial” to explore the things that God remembers. Because He is omniscient, God knows and remembers everything, but just like He chooses to forget our sins when we seek His forgiveness, there are also things that move Him to such an extent that He chooses to bring them to the forefront of His memory and ours.

Pastor Dobbs ministers from Matthew 14:29-31 & Acts 2:1 on Pentecost Sunday on the importance of not allowing distractions to take you away from what God has for you. If the ones on the day of Pentecost would have been distracted, they would have missed the Holy Spirit being given on the day of Pentecost.

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-31

29 So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.

30 But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”

31 And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”

Acts 2:1 - When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place

In this episode of the Heaven series, pastor Kellie Brooks teaches on teaching your children about the word of God.

Mission Tabernacle Outreach

You need to add works to your faith.

There’s a battle happening inside of you that most Christians don’t fully understand.

You pray.

You try harder.

You want freedom.

But somehow the fight keeps showing back up.

What if the struggle itself is proof that God is already working?

In this episode of The Uncommon Christian, Jon Ellis exposes the real war happening beneath

temptation, conviction, obedience, and spiritual growth. This is not just about behavior

modification. This is about the battle between flesh and Spirit, truth and emotion, conviction and

compromise.

You’ll learn:

• Why temptation feels louder in the moment

• Why conviction can start feeling exhausting

• How the enemy uses thoughts, emotions, and isolation

• Why the fight is evidence you haven’t surrendered to darkness

• How to respond when your mind and emotions are at war

If you’ve been frustrated with your struggle, this episode will help you understand what’s actually

happening, and how to fight differently. This is where we stop settling for surface-level faith and

start living the life Jesus actually called us to live.

The fight inside of you may actually be proof God is working. In this episode, Jon Ellis breaks

down the real battle behind temptation, conviction, obedience, and spiritual warfare, and why

many believers keep fighting the wrong way.

Behold the Army of God

When the children of Israel stepped out of Egypt, they didn't leave as a band of weary refugees—they marched out as the "Army of God".

In this powerful message, Pastor Mark Stroud explores the profound transformation of a people who had been defined by 400 years of slavery. We dive deep into the moment they exited the land of oppression, not in chaos, but "harnessed for war," organized and prepared for the destiny ahead of them.

What We Cover in This Video:

The Divine Provision: Discover how God didn't just deliver them; He equipped them with both wealth and health, ensuring that "there was not one feeble person among their tribes."

Delivered from Oppressors and Oppression: Understanding the difference between being physically free and being mentally/spiritually free from the weight of the past.

The Trial by Fire: We examine the necessity of the Red Sea. Why did God lead them into a "dead end"? Learn how the trial at the Red Sea was a refining fire designed to prove their faith before they could inherit the promise.

* **Enduring the Hardness:** Faith doesn't mean the absence of trials; it means having the strength to endure the hardness as a good soldier of Christ.

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Can you be physically delivered but still spiritually trapped? In Part 2 of the powerful series, Behold the Army of God, Pastor Mark Stroud exposes "The Lust Trap"—the hidden baggage that has the power to sabotage your destiny, steal your blessings, and change the entire trajectory of your life.

​When the children of Israel miraculously marched out of the land of Egypt, they left with absolute health, wealth, and the supernatural backing of the Almighty. God had completely broken their physical chains. Yet, as they journeyed toward the Promised Land, many carried a deadly secret in their bags: the literal and spiritual idols of Egypt.

​They left the land of slavery, but they brought the culture of slavery with them.

​In this message, we unpack exactly how these hidden idols hindered Israel's relationship with God, led them directly into sin, and brought avoidable misery and pain into their lives. More importantly, Pastor Mark shares critical, biblical keys on how we can identify and avoid these modern-day "lust traps" in our own lives today so we don't block the blessings God has engineered for us.

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Be a doer of The word. If God's word tells you to do something you should do it.

Life is beautiful and offers many great opportunities, but unfortunately, it also has the potential to cause hurt and pain. If we’re going to follow God and succeed, we need to understand the impact and influence of three things: faith, focus, and fear.

This week, as part of our annual Graduation Recognition Service, Matt Carlisle — a member of the Covenant Life Student Ministry (CLSM) High School team — delivers an encouraging message to our seniors using heartfelt stories from his own life.

In this teaching, Pastor Dobbs ministers from I Corinthians 15:33 on not allowing evil company to corrupt good habits. We cannot allow distractions to take us away from the will of God.

Scripture: I Corinthians 15:33 - “Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.”